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Police arrested 50-the summer inhabitant of one of the Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem on suspicion that he abused his own kids are 9 and 10 years. On Monday, October 30, reported the press service of the police.

The investigation began two weeks ago when we received a complaint from the mother of the children, who is divorced with a man. According to her, arriving in the house of the former spouse, she had discovered on the bodies traces of injuries.

The police took statements from five children of the former spouses in age from 9 to 27 years. According to these readings, more than 10 years, children are subjected to physical abuse by the father. He beat them in different ways. In some cases, children needed medical assistance.

The arrest of the suspect was extended until Tuesday, October 31. The investigation is ongoing.

Police arrested an Arab suspected of abusing their own children 30.10.2017